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A review by renee_conoulty
The Girl in the Jitterbug Dress: WWII Historical & Contemporary Romance by Tam Francis
5.0
Ever since I took up swing dancing in 2000, I've been on the lookout for swing dancing in a novel. After years of not being able to find any, I decided to write the book I wanted to read ([b:It Don't Mean a Thing|32219339|It Don't Mean a Thing (Got That Swing, #1)|Renee Conoulty|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|52859376]). It seems Tam decided to write the book I wanted to read too! Whereas my story is contemporary, The Girl in the Jitterbug Dress is dual narrative between the 1940s and 1990s.
I loved both the storylines and enjoyed seeing how they fit together. I related to June and her excitement at discovering the swing dance subculture in the USA, it was very similar to many of my experiences in Australia in the 2000s. I loved Violet's story and the insight into life in the 40s. Both storylines felt realistic and were emotionally engaging (yes, emotionally engaging is code for I giggled and maybe cried, just a bit...)
One of the storylines was tied up nicely at the end, but the other storyline has left me hanging for the sequel. I can't wait to read book 2.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
I loved both the storylines and enjoyed seeing how they fit together. I related to June and her excitement at discovering the swing dance subculture in the USA, it was very similar to many of my experiences in Australia in the 2000s. I loved Violet's story and the insight into life in the 40s. Both storylines felt realistic and were emotionally engaging (yes, emotionally engaging is code for I giggled and maybe cried, just a bit...)
One of the storylines was tied up nicely at the end, but the other storyline has left me hanging for the sequel. I can't wait to read book 2.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.